OUR WELDING CLASS

At SMS METAL WORKS our welding classes are designed for the hobbyist. No experience is necessary to attend our class or host a private class at your location. We concentrate on the four major welding processes. The four are FCAW (fluxcore arc welding), SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), MIG (metal inert gas) and TIG (tungsten inert gas). In addition to welding we will introduce cutting techniques with the plasma cutter and oxy-acetylene torch.

Preparation

Students will learn how to prepare base metal. A proper weld needs all metal that contacts the new weld to be grinded/sanded down to clean bright metal. Proper preparation means removing rust, paint and mill scale. Then cleaning grinding/sanding dust from base metal. Improper preparation increases the likelihood of weak welds with a shorter lifespan. 

Troubleshooting 

Students will learn to troubleshoot the machines, wire feed issues, burnt contact tips, grounding issues and gas flow issues. 

*NOT A CERTIFICATION COURSE